HONOLULU (KHON2) — On Oct. 31, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi will shimmer in every shade of fright and fun for Halloween costume contests.
Costumes will pour onto the streets of Waikīkī, from the rooftop parties to the keiki parades in neighborhood malls.
Honolulu’s Halloween weekend is a spectacle of style and imagination, with prizes that reach into the thousands and crowds that turn every corner into a stage.
Whether you plan to enter a contest or just admire the creativity, there is something for everyone. Here are the costume contests KHON2.com were able to verify for both adults and keiki/families.
Adult (21+) contests
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand: Hulaween: A Very Addams Family
Friday, Oct. 31 • 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
134 Kapahulu Avenue, 2nd floor of the Waikīkī Grand Hotel.
Hula’s dance party transforms into the Addams Family mansion for the night. The 21-and-over costume contest offers more than $1,500 in cash and prizes. Live DJs/VJs and drink specials all night long as Hula’s celebrates its 51st Hulaween festivities.
Halloween at the Hyatt
Friday, Oct. 31 • 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa, 2411 Koa Avenue in Waikīkī.
One of Honolulu’s biggest annual Halloween parties, with a costume contest worth more than $2,000.
The District Nightclub: Fright Night costume contest
Friday, Oct. 31 • 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
1349 Kapiʻolani Boulevard.
A massive late-night event featuring DJs, lights and a $3,000 costume contest.
Hideout at The Laylow
Friday, Oct. 31 • 8 p.m. to midnight
2299 Kūhiō Avenue in Waikīkī.
The Hideout brings live music, themed cocktails and a lively costume contest for partygoers.
Waikīkī Halloween Booze Cruise
Friday, Oct. 31 • boarding at 5:30 p.m.
Kewalo Basin Harbor Pier D Gate 111.
A floating dance floor with DJs and fireworks. Guests compete in a costume contest while sailing off Waikīkī.
Tiki’s Grill & Bar: Waikīkī Halloween Bash
Friday, Oct. 31 • evening.
2570 Kalakaua Avenue in Waikīkī.
A favorite for locals and visitors who love music, dancing and elaborate costumes.
Waikīkī Beachside Hostel Halloween Night Party
Friday, Oct. 31 • contest at 9 p.m.
2556 Lemon Rd #B101 in Waikīkī.
Backpackers and locals gather for an all-night celebration with a spirited costume contest.
Honolulu Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Friday, Oct. 31 • 5 p.m. start
Multiple bars across Honolulu; begins at 1111 Nuuanu Avenue.
This crawl offers drink specials, prizes and a social-media costume competition valued around $2,000.
Aya Golf Lounge: Halloween Costume Party
Friday, Oct. 31 • 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
641 Keʻeaumoku St. in Honolulu.
An indoor lounge party with a formal costume contest.
Ki Club: Neon Idols K-pop Halloween
Friday, Oct 31 • 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
1731 Kalākaua Avenue in Honolulu.
A K-pop-themed celebration featuring a $2,000 costume contest.
Twin Fin Halloween at HB Social Club
Friday, Oct. 31 • 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
1680 Kapiolani Boulevard in Honolulu.
A club event with live sets and a costume showdown.
Fright Night at B Side
Friday, Oct. 31 • 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
1200 Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu.
Party featuring a $350 costume contest.
Bonus: There are a few dance clubs around Honolulu. Some are having costume contests, like Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, while others are having big parties for everyone to celebrate Halloween. Here are where to find the Halloween parties:
- Scarlet Honolulu in Chinatown.
- Velvet Nightclub on Kapiʻolani.
- Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand in Waikīkī.
- The District Nightclub on Kapiʻolani.
- PlayBar in Waikīkī.
Keiki and family contests and dance parties
Ala-Ween at Ala Moana Center
Friday, Oct. 31 • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu.
Families can enjoy trick-or-treating and costume fun across the mall. Centerstage will host a keiki dance party.
Pearlridge Center Candy Crawl
Thursday, Oct. 30 • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
98-1005 Moanalua Road. in ʻAiea.
Children parade in costumes for prizes and treats.
PCF Halloween Bash 2025
Friday, Oct. 31 • 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
715 Hoʻomoana Street at Momilani Community Center in Pearl City.
A free family evening of costume contest and community.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN, Hawaiʻi. Have a safe and festive time this weekend!